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Jim Marshall

About Jim Marshall

I have lived in Phoenix for over 45+ years. I am an avid baseball, basketball, football and hockey fan. My favorite teams are the local professional sports teams yes even the Phx Mercury, as well as THE Arizona State Sun Devils. My favorite sport is baseball. I am a collector of baseball memorabilia. My favorite athlete of all time is Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew. I enjoy attending live sporting events and I am a season ticket holder for the Arizona Cardinals. I enjoy traveling the state of Arizona with my lovely wife Patti.

MLB: A Look at the 2nd Half for the Diamondbacks

When the second half of the baseball season gets underway on Friday; here are some things that need to happen in order for the Diamondbacks to hold onto first place in the NL West. They will need to trade for … Continue reading

MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Pitching Staff Concerns

As the Diamondbacks finish up their last few games before the All-Star break this weekend the front office personnel and coaches will have some decisions to make. An assessment will need to be made on two injured starting pitchers. Brandon … Continue reading

MLB: June Swoon for Trevor Cahill

Thank goodness the month of June has ended for the Diamondback fans, as well as the players. It was a sour month that the team would like to forget. It was especially troublesome for the Diamondbacks’ starting rotation. A 22-game … Continue reading

MLB: Time for the Diamondbacks to make Some Trades

Sunday’s game was the 81st for the Diamondbacks which is the midway point on the season. The Diamondbacks are 42-39 and in first place; but if you have watched this team at all, particularly in the month of June, you … Continue reading

MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Preview

Friday night at 4:30PM AZ time, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue their ten game road trip with a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves. It will be a homecoming for Diamondbacks’ teammates Martin Prado and Randall Delgado; as they return to … Continue reading

MLB: J J Putz Returns to the Diamondbacks

After throwing his third straight scoreless game at Triple A Reno, Diamondback fans will be happy to see closer J.J. Putz back on the mound. Look for Putz to be with the team for their series against the Braves this … Continue reading

MLB: A Look at Ian Kennedy

At one time it looked like a long career in a Diamondbacks’ uniform for Ian Kennedy, but now it seems to be quickly dissolving into something else altogether. Kennedy, along with his agent, Scott Boras, reportedly pushed away the Diamondbacks … Continue reading

MLB: Marlins at Diamondbacks Preview

After being swept by the surging San Diego Padres the Arizona Diamondbacks will welcome the Miami Marlins to Chase Field for a three game series. The Diamondbacks are going to try and avoid a season worst-tying fourth consecutive defeat tonight. … Continue reading

MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Weekend Series Preview

Our Arizona Diamondbacks just finished an exciting series against their NL West rival, the LA Dodgers, winning 2 of 3. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Diamondbacks are in San Diego at Petco Park, one of Major League Baseball’s best ballparks … Continue reading

MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Recap June 12th Game

We all knew that Wednesday’s Diamondbacks/Dodgers game would be much quieter than Tuesday’s bench and bullpen clearing fiasco. The two managers met at home plate before the game to exchange lineup cards and did exchange handshakes but from the look … Continue reading